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Black Hills Energy funds replacement of Dale Jones pool boiler; council keeps 2026 rates unchanged
Summary
Black Hills Energy Foundation presented a grant covering the full cost to replace the Dale Jones Municipal Pool boiler. Torrington council thanked the donors, will stage a photo celebration when the pool reopens, and voted to keep 2026 pool rates unchanged.
Black Hills Energy representatives presented Torrington city officials with a grant check to cover replacement of the aging boiler at the Dale Jones Municipal Pool, a central community facility used for swim lessons, aquatic classes and first-responder training. "I'm Lori Farkas. I'm the public affairs manager for Black Hills Energy and I'm based in Cheyenne," Farkas said, introducing the company team and the donation.
Mayor Herb Dobie and council members accepted the donation and invited the group forward for photos. City and pool staff described the boiler as essential after last summer's failure and said the new unit will restore daily programming and swim-team practices that had been repeatedly disrupted.
Council also considered pool rates for 2026. After staff and council discussion about last year’s disruption and the administrative burden of “punch cards,” Councilman Kelly moved to keep the 2026 rates at the 2025 level; Councilman Victorin seconded and the motion passed with no nays. Council members noted that passes generally provide better value and that the small number of punch cards sold made the option administratively inefficient.
The city plans a public photo and celebration when the pool reopens. No changes to swim fees were made; staff will continue finalizing operational preparations for the season.
